Paraprofessional Specialist - GBECC - Paradise Park

Essential Functions

• Adapts classroom activities, assignments and/or materials under the direction of the supervising teacher for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing classroom objectives.
• Communicates with teacher/s and a variety of health care professionals (e.g. Speech Therapist, PTs, COTAs, etc.) for the purpose of assisting in evaluating progress and/or implementing IEP objectives.
• Documents student's daily activities (e.g. behavior, completed assignments, on/off task times, etc.) for the purpose of completing daily logs and student's hourly activities.
• Implements instruction in Life Skills under the direction of the classroom teacher for the purpose of presenting and reinforcing learning concepts.
• Implements under the supervision of assigned teacher, behavioral plans designed by IEP team for students with behavior disorders or other special conditions for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts.
• Maintains manual and electronic files and/or records for the purpose of providing written reference; and/or meeting mandated requirements.
• Models conversation, manners, clean up activities, listening, and everyday interactions for the purpose of demonstrating appropriate social behavior in a culturally sensitive manner.
• Maintains student's daily schedule and behavior plan (e.g. class schedule, toileting, medication, appetite, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment.
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
• Provides instruction to students, under the direction of the classroom teacher (e.g. math, science, reading, behavioral skills, daily living skills, writing, verbal skills, etc.) for the purpose of implementing IEP goals; assisting in adapting to mainstream classroom/s, and ensuring students success.
• Remains with a student at all times for the purpose of providing for the safety of the student, removing students when necessary and de-escalating situations outside the classroom.
• Responds to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns.

Job Requirements

• Minimum Qualifications: SKILLS - adhering to safety practices; and preparing and maintaining accurate records. KNOWLEDGE - age-appropriate activities when working with high-risk youth; and concepts of grammar and punctuation. ABILITY - scheduling activities; gathering and/or collating data, and using job-related equipment.
• Flexibility - working with others in a variety of circumstances; working with a wide diversity of individuals; working with a variety of data, and utilizing a variety of job-related equipment.
• Problem-solving - identifying issues and creating action plans. Problem-solving with data requires independent interpretation of guidelines, and problem-solving with equipment is limited to moderate.
• Ability - establishing and maintaining effective working relationships; communicating with diverse groups; maintaining confidentiality; working as part of a team; and working with frequent interruptions.
• Responsibilities - working under direct supervision using standardized procedures; leading, guiding, and/or coordinating others; and operating within a defined budget. Utilization of some resources from other work units may be required to perform the job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to impact the organization's services.
• Physical Demands - significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some climbing and balancing; some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 20% sitting, 40% walking, and 40% standing. The job is performed under minimal temperature variations.
• Experience - Job-related experience is required. Education - targeted job-related education that meets the organization's prerequisite requirements. Must have 60 college credit hours, pass the Paraprofessional test in the State of MO or Missouri 20-hour Online Substitute Training Program.